At a Glance
- Tasks: Learn welding and metal fabrication while gaining hands-on experience in a modern workshop.
- Company: Join Lincoln Electric, a global leader in engineering and welding technology.
- Benefits: Earn while you learn with structured training, mentoring, and long-term career pathways.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive team environment focused on safety and development.
- Why this job: Kickstart your trade career with expert guidance and cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Interest in fabrication, good communication skills, and completion of Year 10 or higher.
The predicted salary is between 990 - 1210 $ per month.
Start Your Career with Lincoln Electric | 2027 Apprentice Intake
Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade (Boilermaker)
Hexham, NSW
Full-Time Apprenticeship
Earn While You Learn
Are you ready to build a hands-on career with one of the world's leading engineering and welding technology companies? Specialised Welding Products, a division of Lincoln Electric, is now accepting applications for our 2027 Apprenticeship Intake at our Newcastle engineering facility. This is an exciting opportunity to complete a Certificate III in Engineering – Fabrication Trade while gaining valuable on-the-job experience alongside skilled tradespeople, industry experts, and cutting-edge technology.
What You'll Learn
- Welding and metal fabrication techniques
- Reading and interpreting technical drawings
- Operating hand tools, power tools and workshop machinery
- Working with automated and robotic welding systems
- Safe workshop practices and WHS compliance
- Teamwork, problem solving and practical trade skills
You'll also attend TAFE as part of your apprenticeship and receive ongoing mentoring and support throughout your trade journey.
Why Join Us?
- Structured training and mentoring
- Hands-on experience in a modern engineering workshop
- Exposure to advanced welding and automation technology
- A supportive team environment focused on safety and development
- Long-term career pathways with a global industry leader
About You
We're looking for motivated individuals who are eager to learn and build a rewarding trade career. You will ideally have:
- A genuine interest in fabrication, engineering or metal trades
- A strong commitment to safety and wellbeing
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Completion of Year 10 education or higher
- Sound mathematics and geometry skills
- Good mechanical aptitude
- Strong attention to detail
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Reliability and punctuality
- Good problem-solving ability and situational awareness
- Flexibility to work overtime or shifts when required
- A current driver's licence (manual preferred)
Additional Requirements
Successful applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening. Apprentice wages will be paid in accordance with the Lincoln Electric Company (Australia) Pty Ltd Newcastle Enterprise Agreement 2026.
Build Your Future with Lincoln Electric
If you're ready to gain a nationally recognised qualification, learn from industry experts, and start a career with a globally respected organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
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